New Delhi, Nov. 9 -- In a major initiative aimed at enhancing bureaucratic accountability and expediting public service delivery, the Delhi Government has notified the 'Delhi (Right to Time-Bound and Easy Delivery of Services to Citizens) Act, 2026'.

Under the provisions of the newly notified legislation, government officers responsible for unjustified delays in providing notified public services will face monetary penalties of Rs 250 per day, up to a maximum ceiling of Rs 5,000.

Sharing the development on social media platform X, the Delhi Government stated that the legislation fixes designated timelines for administrative tasks and clearly establishes the chain of accountability.

"Under the leadership of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, t...